Occupational Health & Safety Technician

Occupational Health & Safety Technician

Job ID: 299184
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for
education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four
campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of
Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home
to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and
world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mis
sion.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and
research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government
partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of
Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is
responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are
available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as
stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policym
anual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University –

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street,
Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Division of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) partners with Augusta University to promote safety services that support the
clinical, teaching, and research missions on campus. We are responsible for a campus-wide effort to ensure Augusta University complies with
local, state, and federal health and safety rules and regulations to provide a safe environment for work, study, research, and patient
care.

Job Summary

OHS Technicians ensure a safe and regulatory compliant work place through review, evaluation, and
analysis of work environments; hazardous materials inventory and waste management; training and consultation; and spill response. OHS
Technicians perform work in the radiological, biological, chemical, fire, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety programs under the
technical supervision of OHS program managers. These programs are intended to minimize work place and learning environment risks to faculty,
staff, students, and visitors.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

LABORATORY
SURVEILLANCES:

• Inspect research laboratories for the safe and compliant use of radiological and biological materials and
  hazardous chemicals.
• Provide on-site coaching and consultation to laboratory personnel to improve safety and
  compliance.
• Document surveillances for follow-up action and review by regulatory agencies.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INVENTORY
MANAGEMENT:

• Track the purchase, delivery, and receipt of radiological and biological materials, and laboratory
  chemicals.
  Ensure the proper storage of Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances as well as Georgia Broad of Pharmacy Dangerous
  Chemicals.
• Update, or cause laboratory personnel to update, the hazardous material inventory database to reflect receipt, use, or
  disposal of hazardous materials.

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT:

• Ensure proper storage of radiological, biological, and
  chemical waste at the point of origin.
• Collect, package, and transport radiological and chemical wastes to the Material Safety
  Storage Facility, and biological wastes to the biowaste trailer.
• Properly store, and ultimately dispose radiological, biological,
  and chemical wastes.
  Assist in the disposal of Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances through approved destruction
  methods.
• Document waste management activities for review by regulatory agencies.
• Sort and package universal waste to include
  lamps, ballasts, batteries, and mercury containing equipment.

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:

• Evaluate the impact of
  water intrusions through measurement of saturation of building materials to designate areas of required remediation to Facilities Operations
  personnel.
• Assist with the evaluation of indoor environmental quality complaints.

ENSURE SAFETY OF UNIVERSITY
BUILDINGS:

• Conduct Life Safety inspections of university buildings.
• Inspect and certify fire
  extinguishers.
• Certify the proper operation of fume hoods.
• Test safety showers and eyewash stations.
• Conduct
  sidewalk surveys to identify tripping hazards.
• Document inspections, tests, and observations for follow-up action and review by
  regulatory agencies.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Collect emergency generator hours monthly.
• Assist in annual environmental
  program audits.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL RESPONSE:

• Respond to spills of radioactive and biological materials and
  hazardous chemicals.
• Coordinate assistance from Public Safety, if necessary to control scene.
• Contain spill.
• Assist
  affected employees, to include personnel decontamination.
• Direct staff on spill clean-up, or in case of substantial or particularly
  hazardous material, perform clean-up.
• Properly dispose of contaminated materials.
• Make internal
  notifications.
• Document actions for follow-up and review by regulatory agencies.

Perform other duties as
assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology,
nuclear science, industrial hygiene, environmental science, radiation protection, laboratory science, occupational safety, or closely
related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry,
biology, nuclear science, industrial hygiene, environmental science, radiation protection, laboratory science, occupational safety, or
closely related discipline.

Two years of experience as an environmental, heath, and safety technician in industry, academia, or at a
medical facility. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager designation.

National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists.
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist certification. Certified Safety Professional. Georgia Firefighter certification. Certified
Hazardous Materials Manager designation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Basic
understanding of algebra, chemistry, biology, radioactivity and radiation, and industrial hygiene principals.
Working knowledge of laws,
regulations, and AU rules regarding the safe and compliant use of hazardous chemicals, biologicals, and radiological; occupational safety
and health standards; industrial hygiene principles; and fire safety requirements.
Engineering, personal protective equipment, and
administrative controls for the safe use of hazardous materials.
Laboratory and clinical practices associated with the use of
radiological, biological, and chemical materials.
Customer service principles and practices.
Working knowledge of databases,
spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office Suite.

SKILLS
Effective verbal communication
Effective written
communication.
Active listening.
Reading comprehension.
Critical thinking.
Judgment and decision making.
Complex problem
solving.
Instructing.
Persuasion.
Coordination.
Service orientation.

ABILITIES
Ability to
maintain an established work schedule.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels and across
various cultures.
Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely.
Ability to work independently and as a team
member.
Ability to use test and monitoring equipment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to draw conclusions and
recommend courses of action.
Ability to develop and deliver OHS training material for various
personnel.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay
Band: B11

Salary: Minimum $27.21/hour

Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the
established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a
variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be
elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well
as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully
for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of
Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta
University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check
completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions
that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of
completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a
foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring
the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by
exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver’s License
Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver’s history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this
position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The
selected candidate must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Information

Augusta University is a tobacco-free
environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal
Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from
underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us
today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience
and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities
of the role.

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff >
External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you
are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS
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